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Loop Sculpture envelopes
The envelope can run in one-shot mode, like any envelope—the envelope phases run for as long
as the note is held. It can also run through each phase several times or in an infinite cycle, much
like an LFO. You can achieve this through the use of loops.
You can synchronize loops to the project tempo automatically by using the sync and ms buttons.
When you are in any of the loop modes, the loop always cycles between user-defined envelope
handles that indicate the Loop start point (L icon), and the Sustain point (S icon). You can drag
these handles to any position.
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When set to Finish, the envelope runs in one-shot mode from beginning to end—even if
the note is released before all envelope phases have completed. The other loop parameters
are disabled.
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When set to Loop Forward, the envelope runs to the Sustain point, and begins to periodically
repeat the section between the Loop and Sustain points—always in a forward direction.
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When set to Loop Backward, the envelope runs to the Sustain point, and begins to periodically
repeat the section between the Sustain and Loop points—always in a backward direction.
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When set to Loop Alternate, the envelope runs to the Sustain point, then periodically
returns to the Loop point and back to the Sustain point, alternating in both a backward and
forward direction.
Note: If the Loop point lies behind the Sustain point, the loop will start after the key is released.
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